Arrowhead Puffer

Arrowhead Puffers are strict carnivores requiring live prey as their primary diet. Offer live small fish, shrimp, snails, and aquatic insects once daily. Supplement occasionally with frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp, though they strongly prefer live, moving prey to trigger their predatory instincts.

Highly aggressive ambush predators that must be kept in solitary confinement—they will attack or consume any tankmate. They spend most time buried in sand or substrate with only their upturned eyes and mouth visible, waiting to strike passing prey. Extremely territorial and will defend their territory vigorously against any intrusion.

Breeding in captivity is extremely rare and poorly documented. They require very specific conditions including soft, acidic water and live food abundance, but captive pairs rarely spawn. Fry rearing is virtually unknown in the hobby, making this species unsuitable for breeding projects.